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| − | '''Collectivism''' is the belief that consensus is a better mode of [[choice|decision]]-making than [[individualism]]. Democracy is an example of collectivism in that the majority rules. <ref>"Don't forget that [[pure democracy]] is a form of collectivism -- it readily sacrifices individual rights to majority wishes." [http://freedomkeys.com/collectivism.htm] </ref> | + | '''Collectivism''' in government is based on the belief that consensus is a better mode of [[choice|decision]]-making than [[individualism]]. Democracy is an example of collectivism in that the majority rules. <ref>"Don't forget that [[pure democracy]] is a form of collectivism -- it readily sacrifices individual rights to majority wishes." [http://freedomkeys.com/collectivism.htm] </ref> |
It is generally preferred by [[liberal]]s. [[Libertarians]] generally prefer [[individualism]].{{fact}} | It is generally preferred by [[liberal]]s. [[Libertarians]] generally prefer [[individualism]].{{fact}} | ||
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Collectivism in government is based on the belief that consensus is a better mode of decision-making than individualism. Democracy is an example of collectivism in that the majority rules. [1] It is generally preferred by liberals. Libertarians generally prefer individualism.[Citation Needed]
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- ↑ "Don't forget that pure democracy is a form of collectivism -- it readily sacrifices individual rights to majority wishes." [1]